Dos & dont’s for septic tanks
Did you know the majority of Barossa townships’ sewerage system are actually septic tanks with either an on-site drainage system … Read More
Watch out for signs of damp and mould.
As winter is fast approaching us and the temperatures are dropping outside, we tend to shut up our houses to … Read More
Pets in rental properties
Did you know that South Australia is one of the last states where a landlord must grant permission for a … Read More
Garden Maintenance and Watering
The facts are simple when it comes to looking after the gardens and yards: it is a shared responsibility between … Read More
COVID-19 vs Rent Increases
Recently there was a lot of talk on a chat site discussing the fact that landlords were either taking advantage … Read More
Tenant alterations… but it’s only a hook?
Recently I was speaking with a landlord who had experienced their tenants installing multiple hooks into the walls of their … Read More
Beware of rental scammers.
We received a call from a prospective tenant enquiring about one of our rental listings on the internet. This seemed … Read More
Who is responsible for pest and vermin eradication during a tenancy?
It’s a million-dollar question which can cause conflict between a tenant and landlord, but it shouldn’t if you stick to … Read More
How do we determine ‘fair wear and tear’?
This topic can be a contentious issue when it comes to the landlord and tenant (or the Rental Manager and … Read More
Demand for rentals is high: what that means for your rental application.
The word ‘unprecedented’ has been used so much since March this year, however, it remains the perfect word to describe … Read More
Why you should maintain your rental property
Recently a rental property was becoming vacant and we suggested to the landlord to make two improvements to the property … Read More
Rent relief grants to assist residential tenants.
As life is starting to resemble some degree of normality in South Australia there are still people feeling or yet … Read More
Inspections during COVID-19.
As some of the COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted or reduced, the real estate industry has had good news over … Read More
Temporary Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1995
How quickly our lives have changed! Many new procedures have been implemented to adapt to the necessary requirements to get … Read More
Celebrating women in business.
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The … Read More
Moving and living with COVID-19.
How many times in the last few weeks have we heard “we are living in unprecedented times”? We have seen … Read More
Caravan living.
Over the last couple of decades, we have seen a growing numbers of ‘grey nomads’ trading their homes and hitting … Read More
Communication is the key to an effective tenancy.
A key element to an effective tenancy is the art of communication. As a rental manager we have an important … Read More
This is the crazy season when applying for a rental property!
As we lead up to the New Year the demand for rental properties in the Barossa Valley and surrounding areas … Read More
BRS celebrates first year of success!
Barossa Rental Specialists celebrated our first year of success at a wine and nibbles afternoon for 75 people held at … Read More
Let’s talk about bond refunds.
Over the last few months, we have discussed the importance of in-going, routine and final inspections which leads to one of the … Read More
The importance of setting up a tenancy correctly with an accurate in-going inspection report.
The other month we were discussing the importance of routine inspections and if a tenant keeps on top of the … Read More
Applying for a rental property.
The last few months have been extremely busy with people requiring rental properties. The Barossa has seen a strong demand … Read More
Licensing now required for all Residential Property Managers.
11 Nov 16 The Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) is delighted at the announcement today from the State … Read More
Terminating a fixed term contract.
Some landlords are unsure about the procedures for ending a fixed term contract. A rental agreement is a legal document … Read More
Are you thinking of increasing the rent?
If you are, are you aware that several legislative changes have happened in the industry which will affect the way … Read More